Local News

Road and stormwater upgrades on way for Bowentown

A community information session will be held on July 25 for Bowentown residents to be affected by a six-month council project to upgrade stormwater and roading... Read More

Climate competition seeks local artists

Bay of Plenty artists are being encouraged to turn their creativity into climate conversations as entries open for Envirohub BOP's 2026 Climate Canvas art competition. Open... Read More

Te Puke’s Community Ideas Forum needs members

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is looking for community members passionate about Te Puke and its future to join the town's new Community Ideas Forum. Applications... Read More

Op shop couture for Thrift Shop Ball

A dress made from Care Bears. A taxidermy duck wearing goggles. Antique chandeliers, original music and hundreds of people dressed head-to-toe in op-shop finds. That's... Read More

New home brings fresh opportunities for Casita

After months of uncertainty, Casita Community Charitable Trust has found a new home in central Tauranga - and an unexpected opportunity to grow. The organisation,... Read More

Matariki spirit shines in Katikati dawn event

While some whetu (stars) hid behind clouds early last Friday morning, the spirit of Matariki shone brightly in Katikati as the community came out en mass... Read More

Dragon boats dashing across waterfront

The Splash n Dash Dragon Boat Festival returns to The Strand Waterfront on July 18 from 9am to 2pm, promising an exciting day of fast-paced racing and family... Read More

Trading the Gold Coast for a ‘dirtbag’ life

No toilet, no running water, no phone service and shoddy electricity. It's the 'feral dirtbag” life to power her passion for seed saving and she wouldn't... Read More

Silver success for Waihī Beach Butchery

Sponsored Content Waihī Beach Butchery has earned national recognition, taking home a silver medal at the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards for its Manuka... Read More

Cycling the length of the mighty Danube

For most people, a cycling holiday might involve a few scenic trails, and a leisurely café stop. For Bay of Plenty conservationists Anna Wentsch and Callum... Read More

Students head to Africa for debating finals

When the world's best young debaters gather in Kenya next week, two students from Tauranga will be among those representing New Zealand. Tauranga Girls' College... Read More

Matariki inspires trio of new exhibitions

Three new exhibitions celebrating the themes of Matariki are now on display at The Incubator Creative Hub, following their launch at the creative hub's monthly... Read More